skyline

noun

sky·​line ˈskī-ˌlīn 

1

: the apparent juncture of earth and sky : horizon

2

: an outline (as of buildings or a mountain range) against the background of the sky

Examples of skyline in a Sentence

the New York City skyline

Recent Examples on the Web

Public hearing on Panthers’ latest rezoning request At a public hearing on the latest rezoning request, resident Wesley Clark said his community is concerned about the team’s plan, especially on their view of the Charlotte skyline. —Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024

After too many tourists flocked to the small town to get a glimpse of the iconic mountain skyline, local officials decided to put up a screen to block the scene at a popular viewing spot. —Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 21 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

skyline

noun

sky·​line -ˌlīn 

1

: the line where earth and sky or water and sky seem to meet : horizon

2

: an outline (as of buildings or mountains) against the sky